Since 1956

The Glen Echo
Since 1956

The Glen Echo
Since 1956

The Glen Echo

As the virus slows, life picks up

June 15, 2020

March saw the closure of non-essential businesses, state parks, gyms, and schools from the growing spread of COVID-19 in the state of New Jersey. As the days began to feel the same, unemployment soared...

Teaching from home, how teachers have adjusted their work life

by Ryan Hornish, Assistant to the Editorial Board • May 18, 2020

For many during this quarantine, adjusting to life at home has been anything but easy. From poor wifi connections to network overloads, stress and anxiety have been prominent, yet it has not hindered how...

Federal law enforcement officers during firearms training exercises at indoor firing range

Ridgewood needs to include Glen Rockers on police firearms range

by Ryan Hornish, Assistant to the Editorial Board • November 1, 2019

The Village of Ridgewood is looking into the development of an indoor firearms range for its police department on a village-owned property in Glen Rock. As of now, Glen Rock citizens have not been included...

A single-use plastic bag like the ones the ban is serving to eliminate from local institutions.

Borough Council approves plastic bag ban

by Caroline Goldenberg, Staff Writer • May 7, 2019

As of April 11th, 2019, the borough of Glen Rock has become the most recent New Jersey municipality to establish a ban on single-use plastic bags in stores and restaurants. The borough follows after municipalities...

Cosmic Goose Robotics constructed their robot from a TETRIX robotics kits. These kits are a staple for FTC teams across the country.

The Geese of Glen Rock High

by Caroline Geoghegan, Managing Editor • February 22, 2019

“Ladies, Gentlemen, Geese,” a gruff voice cuts off the clamoring of students, all scurrying around the pre-engineering room of Glen Rock High School, long after classes ended for the day. The projects...

Senior Max Lindley prepares for his first garage sale. In one day, he sold approximately $500 worth inventory. Lindley created his own business called Suburban Sneaker Steals, where he buys and resells shoes and vintage clothing.

Sneakerhead to entrepreneur

by Will Casey, Staff Writer • January 7, 2019

It all started with a pair of shoes. Five years ago, senior Max Lindley saved up his birthday money and weekly allowance to buy a pair of Jordan 4’s. Soon after finding those sneakers, he found another...

Co-Founders Casi Rodriguez and Jesse Fritzsch pose in front of their new storefront. Both being artists themselves, they wanted to cultivate a place that felt wholly unique. Color and Whim sells both handmade products and classes for anyone interested in sharpening their artistic talents.

‘One stop creative shop’ comes to Glen Rock

by Caroline Geoghegan, Managing Editor • November 23, 2018

Once passing through the turquoise door of 189 Rock Road, customers are met with an array of artistic works, ranging from handmade mugs to pins for prospective mothers. The store has a unique, homey feel:...

Senior Ariana Dzurenko holds a poster in support of the Glen Rock Teacher's Association. In preparation for the BOE meeting, this poster was signed by various GRHS students wishing to show their support for their teachers.

Contracts now: Glen Rockers support teachers at BOE meeting

by Caroline Geoghegan, Managing Editor • November 7, 2018

What do we want? According to the roaring crowd surrounding the entrance of Glen Rock High School, contracts.  Long after the school’s doors closed for the day on October 30th, educators and parents...

The Glen Rock Education Association and Board of Education contract agreement cover page notes the June 30, 2018 expiration date. Since then, the parties have not established a successor contract.

GREA pushes for a better contract

by Kate Casey, Editor-in-Chief • November 5, 2018

The Glen Rock Education Association and the Glen Rock Board of Education are still negotiating to create a successor agreement to their contract that expired in June. This contract, called a “collective...

The Arboretum's new Environmental Education Center opens on Arbor Day after being in construction since September of 2017.

Thielke Arboretum unveils new Environmental Education Center

by David Viggiano, Staff Writer • May 7, 2018

One seldom comes across a better way to celebrate Arbor Day like attending the grand opening of the Environmental Education Center in Glen Rock’s very own Thielke Arboretum. The Arboretum is a wetland...

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